The Evaluate Ribbon

Introduction

This topic will explain the Evaluate Ribbon, and all the options found in it by default.

 

Note: Keep in mind, the Ribbons can be customized. The items listed in this topic are the items that are in this particular ribbon by default.

The Evaluate Ribbon

The Evaluate Ribbon is divided into groups, each group shows like functions, with functions that are used more often having a larger icon to make it easier to get to.

Dimension

  • Auto - is designed to replace all other dimension creation options in the Dimension group with the exception of Chain, and Reference.

  • Radius - allows you to select a radius to create a dimension on it.

  • Angle - allows you to select two non-parallel lines to create an angle dimension on.

  • Horizontal - allows you to select two points to create a dimension representing the distance in X.

  • Vertical - allows you to select two points to create a dimension representing the distance in Y.

  • Other Distance - allows you to select two points to create a dimension representing the distance in X, Y, and Z.

  • Point - allows you to select a point to create a dimension representing its location in X, Y, and Z.

  • X-Ordinate - dimensions a distance along the X-axis, and places the text parallel to the Y-axis.

  • Y-Ordinate - dimensions a distance along the Y-axis, and places the text parallel to the X-axis.

  • Chain - uses the end of an existing dimension as the reference for the next dimension.

  • Reference - uses the start of an existing dimension as the reference for the next dimension.

Annotation

  • Note - is used to create text that is placed in the graphics area along with a leader, or multiple leaders, ending in a terminator for the purpose of drawing attention to something in the drawing.

  • Cross Hatch - is used to fill a contour, or closed chain of entities, with repeating line segments.

Modify Dimensions

  • Move - is used to manually adjust the position of existing dimensions.

  • Align Horizontal - is used to adjust the vertical position of existing dimensions in order to align their values horizontally with another dimension.

  • Align Vertical - is used to adjust the horizontal position of existing dimensions in order to align their values vertically with another dimension.

Measure

  • Measure One - measures various dimensions of a single entity.

  • Measure Two - measures various dimensions of, or spaces between, two selected entities.